Riven

Kait Nolan's Mirus series is set in a paranormal world unlike any you've visited before—inventive new mythology full of fast-paced action, dark dangers, sparkling magic, and sizzling, undeniable attraction. A permanent injury in the line of duty effectively ended Ian Ryker's career as a Shadow Walker for the Council of Races. Being posted to a safe house in Washington, D.C. was one step short of forced retirement–until the day Marley Weiss, a local human woman, witnessed something she should never have seen. According to Mirus law, that glimpse of their world makes her life forfeit. Once, Ian might have followed orders to take her out. But not this time. Note: The books in this series are standalone and can be read in any order. Excerpt: "This...won't be pleasant. Shadow walking is a fairly rare ability. I can take you with me, but your body really isn't meant to do what it's about to do. It's going to be rough on your system." Marley frowned....